Postnatal Depression (PND): Where To Go For Support And Advice

From your health visitor to dedicated phone lines, find out the resources available to help you start coping with postnatal depression

Postnatal depression is more common than often thought, affecting around one in 10 new mums.

The symptoms vary and, in the sleep-deprived, hectic world of having a newborn, PND can be easy to miss. But it’s nothing to be ashamed of and there is support out there, so lean on the resources available to you.

Friends and family

Having a new baby is definitely a time to lean on your personal support network, whether it's for help or just a chat.

Chances are these people also know you best, so can spot if something is amiss.

Postnatal depression – or PND – is thought to affect around one in 10 new mums. The symptoms can vary but there istreatment and support out there. Natasha Hamilton, Katie Price and Elle Macpherson are among the famous parents who’ve spoken about their experience of the illness.

One in seven new mums develop postnatal depression – a condition that can easily be missed or ignored. There are medications that can help but there are many things that you can do to help yourself manage your condition and feel better able to cope day to day